Coordinate plane

Our Learning Mission

Today we will become experts at:

●Finding the x-axis, y-axis, and the origin.

●Understanding how ordered pairs work.

●Learning why we move sideways before we move up.

●Plotting famous landmarks on a map of the UAE.

Multiple Choice

Which shape is in Quadrant I?

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect on a coordinate plane?

• Origin

• Vertex

• Intersection

• Center

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the coordinate plane are correct?

• The x-axis is the horizontal number line.

• The y-axis is the vertical number line.

• The origin is at (0,0).

• The y-axis is the horizontal number line.

Open Ended

Explain how ordered pairs are used to describe points on the coordinate plane. Include the roles of the x-coordinate and y-coordinate in your answer.

Open Ended

Describe how positive and negative integers affect the direction you move on the coordinate plane when plotting points.

Multiple Choice

If a point has coordinates (-2, 4), what direction do you move from the origin to plot this point?

• Left and Up

• Right and Up

• Left and Down

• Right and Down

Open Ended

Why is understanding the coordinate plane important in mathematics and real life applications?

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned today about the coordinate plane that you found interesting or useful?